Subtract 7/42 from 24/2
1st number: 12 0/2, 2nd number: 7/42
24/2 - 7/42 is 71/6.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 42 is 42
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 42 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 21 = 42,
24/2 = 24 × 21/2 × 21 = 504/42 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 1 = 42,
7/42 = 7 × 1/42 × 1 = 7/42 - Subtract the two like fractions:
504/42 - 7/42 = 504 - 7/42 = 497/42 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 71/6
- In mixed form: 115/6
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